Other Worlds ~ a sci-fi anthology
The Other Worlds: Star Lore & Moon Myths sci-fi anthology has been out for a little while. I have my paperback copy now, and it’s gorgeous. If you’re going to pick up a copy, I highly recommend getting the paperback. But if ebooks are your thing, you can find it at many retailers for a very reasonable price.
My story in the anthology is called ‘Those Who Touch the Spaces Outside the Universe’ (read an excerpt here). It’s an exploratory story written in a new world. I’d like to expand this story in the future. For now, though, you can get a taster in this anthology, and also read seven other stories by excellent writers.
Writing news
In other news, I’ve finished writing the draft of book 3 of the Planet Android trilogy (without the use of GenAI, by the way; I still write my books with my own brain and fingers). I’m going to let it sit for a moment, then crack into the revisions soon. Book 3 is titled Sanctuary on Planet Android. It’s currently sitting at about the same length as book 2, but we’ll see what happens in revisions.
I’ve also been working on another project that I can’t talk about yet, but I’m really excited to share it with you at the right time. Watch this space.
Statement on the world
I also just wanted to take a moment to state my thoughts on the world. I’ve been quiet on socials lately. Partly that’s because I’ve been hunkering down getting work done. But it’s also because there are so many awful things going on in the world, and I’ve felt weird about promoting my books in this climate. I also have thoughts about how strange it feels to talk about social injustices on accounts meant to promote my own economic interests (namely by encouraging book sales).
But I assure you that outside book promoting spaces I am not silent. I abhor what’s going on in Gaza, and Sudan, and Congo, and the United States. Looking after people, keeping them safe, and keeping them fed should never be something that we question. It should be what we do by default. No political situation can justify the erosion of rights, and certainly not the starvation of children.
So, that’s my 2 cents.
That’s all for today. I’m going to get back to work now. And also find a new aid organisation to send a bit of money to.
